BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps (Printable)

Smoky barbecue chicken and crisp coleslaw rolled in warm tortillas for a quick, flavorful handheld.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

→ Coleslaw

03 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
04 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
05 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
07 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Wrap Assembly

12 - 4 large flour tortillas
13 - Optional: sliced red onion
14 - Optional: pickled jalapeños
15 - Optional: extra barbecue sauce

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken breast with barbecue sauce and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped fresh cilantro.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until all vegetables are thoroughly coated.
05 - Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and flexible.
06 - Lay a tortilla flat. Arrange a portion of barbecue chicken along the center, top with coleslaw, and add optional toppings as desired.
07 - Tightly roll the tortilla, folding in the sides to contain the filling. Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The mix of smoky barbecue and crunchy coleslaw tastes like summer, even in the middle of a weekday rush.
  • Wraps are endlessly flexible so you can sneak in extras or adapt them for picky eaters.
02 -
  • Overfilling the tortillas will lead to bursting wraps and lots of laughs (and napkins needed).
  • Mixing the slaw ahead allows the flavors to meld—plus, it makes assembly feel effortless.
03 -
  • Rolling tightly is the key to keeping every bite intact—and even the messes taste good.
  • A quick grill after rolling gives the whole wrap an irresistible crunch and seal.